Sculptra
Sculptra
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Sculptra
Sculptra
The reason your face suddenly looks older isn’t just because of a single visible wrinkle. As collagen in the skin decreases and the volume of fat and bone diminishes, the very structure that supports the face changes.
Sculptra is not a filler that instantly adds volume; rather, it is a collagen stimulator that encourages the skin to produce its own collagen. Once the PLLA particles—its main ingredient—settle into the dermis and subcutaneous layers, they stimulate the production of the body’s own collagen in the surrounding area.
So things don't change overnight. Instead , the effects build up gradually over several weeks, and the changes last a long time.
About Sculptra
How does PLLA, the main ingredient in Sculptra (
), work within the skin?
What is PLLA?
The main ingredient in Sculptra is PLLA, or poly-L-lactic acid. This substance is also used in surgical sutures, and it is absorbed by the body through biodegradation. Since it is insoluble in water, when mixed with injection water, it forms a suspension that does not settle.
The PLLA in Sculptra is called PLLA-SCA. Because the particle size is irregular within a certain range and the surface is rough, the particles remain at the injection site and provide a sustained, varied stimulus.
We make it without adding collagen.
When PLLA particles become embedded in the tissue, macrophages gather around them, and some fuse together to form multinucleated giant cells. Signaling molecules released during this process activate fibroblasts, and over the following weeks, new collagen production gradually increases.
Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, which use a foreign substance to fill the area, Sculptra creates volume using collagen produced by your own body. Rather than replacing one another, the two treatments complement each other.
Collagen fills the space left by the particles.
Three months after the Sculptra treatment, collagen in the skin increased by 66%. The PLLA particles gradually break down over 8 to 24 months, and by 30 months, collagen had filled the spaces where the particles had been.
Based on Goldberg D, et al. Dermatol Surg. 2013 / Vleggaar D. Dermatol Surg. 2005. The breakdown of results is based on citations from the papers and histological findings; therefore, there may be differences from the actual procedure, and results and outcomes may vary from person to person.
How It Works
How Sculptra Works
Inject the hydrated Sculptra evenly into the dermis and
subcutaneous layer
The moisture is absorbed within a few days, and collagen fibers form around the remaining particles
PLLA breaks down and disappears, and
the newly formed collagen remains in its place.
Treatment Areas
Sculptra Treatment Areas
The amount of volume lost varies by area.
We divide the layers and volume and inject them evenly.
There are certain areas where Sculptra should not be injected. The skin under the eyes, on the eyelids, around the eyes, on the tear troughs, on the philtrum, on the lips and lip lines, on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and on the nose is thin, making nodules easily noticeable. We recommend alternative treatments for these areas.
Product
Sculptra Product Information
We fully disclose the ingredients and their concentrations in the products we use.
Sculptra serves a different purpose than hyaluronic acid fillers.
Fillers add external material to create immediate volume at the injection site, but they disappear after several months;
Sculptra, on the other hand, stimulates the growth of your own collagen, resulting in gradual changes over a period of 25 months.
Recommended For
We recommend this to people like this
People whose faces look gaunt even though their body weight hasn't changed
For those who feel hesitant about getting dermal filler treatments
People whose entire face appears sunken and shadowed
For those who would rather see gradual improvement—
—rather than making a sudden change
The Episode Difference
Why It's Different
Every process has its own unique reason.
01
As Is - To Be - Design
We analyze the areas of the face that currently appear sunken and
plan the injection volume for each area before proceeding.
02
Check the exact product and quantity right before your eyes at
.
Sculptra is administered vial by vial. We verify the genuine product label before opening the vial, and we transparently demonstrate the entire process of using the entire vial.
RELIABILITY03
, change becomes clearer when it is documented.
Since collagen is produced slowly over several weeks, it’s difficult to notice changes in your face, which you see every day. We record the products used, the treatment areas for each session, and the injection volume in an online report to assess the effectiveness of Sculptra.
RECORDSCare Process
Here's how the Sculptra procedure works.
01
Anesthesia Process
02
Design
03
Procedure
04
Going Home
05
Providing Treatment Reports
Notice
Please follow these guidelines after your procedure.
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1
The volume immediately after the procedure is due to the injection solution used for hydration. As the moisture is absorbed over the course of a few days, it may feel as though the volume is decreasing, but this is a normal process.
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For 5 days after the procedure, massage the area 5 times a day for 5 minutes each time. To minimize irritation, apply cream first, then massage in circular motions, focusing on the treated area, using enough pressure to feel it clearly.
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Sculptra is a treatment typically performed 3 to 4 times at intervals of 4 to 6 weeks. Collagen gradually increases over the weeks following each treatment and accumulates with each subsequent session.
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Apply a cold compress to the treated area. Wrap the ice in a towel or similar material to prevent it from coming into direct contact with your skin.
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5
Please avoid alcohol, strenuous exercise, saunas, and steam rooms for 24 hours after the procedure. Doing so may cause swelling and bruising to worsen.
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Swelling usually subsides within 2–3 days, and bruising usually subsides within 1–2 weeks. You can cover the injection marks with makeup starting the next day.
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If you notice any lumps, persistent pain, or redness at the treatment site, please contact the hospital. While these symptoms usually improve with observation, they require medical evaluation.